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The Millington YMCA hosted a Wellness Fair on May 3 from 9-11 a.m. Several organizations participated including the Millington Lions Club (pictured is President Linda Overstreet), Tipton County Master Gardeners (pictured are Joellen Diamond and Brenda Hise), Porter-Leath, Methodist North, Cannon Chiropractic, Costco, Millington Public Library, Hearing and Balance Centers of West Tennessee, INSOUTH Bank,…
Arrests May 16- 26-year-old Drummonds male charged with illegal possession or fraudulent use of credit or debit card; May 17- N/A May 18- 38-year-old Atoka female charged with reckless driving and driving under the influence of intoxicant; May 19- 51-year-old Panama City, Fla., female charged with aggravated assault; May 20- 30-year-old Memphis male charged with…
Star Staff Reports The anticipation is building as it’s just weeks away when NASCAR returns Saturday, June 1 to Memphis International Raceway (MIR). This must-attend event marks the return of a NASCAR sanctioned event to the Mid-South region after an eight-year absence. The ¾-mile, tri-oval short track in Millington, Tenn. will host the NASCAR K&N…
By Thomas Sellers Jr. The Exchange Club of Millington, in partnership with Colonial Flag Foundation, welcomed out the city of Millington for the Field of Honor opening ceremony. Under a sunny blue sky May 20, the bright green field lined with nearly 200 large American Flags was dedicated for Flag City heroes just off Highway…
By Bill Short The Millington Board of Mayor and Aldermen has unanimously passed an ordinance on final reading that establishes a new Zoning Plan for the city. Board members took the action during their May 13 regular monthly meeting on a motion offered by Alderman Jon Crisp and seconded by Alderman Al Bell. The ordinance…
The 2019 Brighton High School graduates are Madison Nicole Alexander, Joseph Lee Allen, Kendall Nicole Alston, Dylan Lee Anderson, Alaina Renee Armstrong, Kylan Dayle Armstrong, Allen Jason Arnold, Joseph Francis Auger, V, Remington Shae Bales, Andrew Jacob Ballard, Dawson Mckee Barkelew, Meagan Elaine Barnett, Dylan Andrew Baskin, Madison Kay Bateman, Mckenzie Kate Batten, Dominique Dezara…
By Thomas Sellers Jr. In the southwest corner of the “Music State” is the best musical city in the world. Memphis, Tenn., is the birthplace of great soul like Aretha Franklin. It’s the home of legendary sounds echoing out of Stax and Sun studios. And the Bluff City is now identified across the United States…
By Thomas Sellers Jr. It took the Friendship Christian Academy Lady Commanders about 24 hours to take a 1-0 Sub-State Series lead over the host Tipton-Rosemark Academy Lady Rebels. The girls from Lebanon made the trip to Millington in time to play TRA in the first game of the best 2 out 3 format. But…
By Thomas Sellers Jr. It wasn’t a shocker last year when the Arlington Tigers made the trip to Brighton for the Region 7-3A Semifinal and left with a victory. Fast forward to May 13, 2019, a motivated Brighton Cardinal squad earned another home Region game after capturing the District 13-3A crown. The Tigers made it…
JERRY DUANE DOBBINS Jerry Duane Dobbins, 79, passed away peacefully in his home Saturday, May 11, 2019, surrounded by his family. Munford Funeral Home Millington Chapel had charge. MARY JANE PRUITT Mary Jane Pruitt, 93, of Millington, passed away May 14, 2019. The family received friends May 19 with a service May 20 at the…
